Psychiatric nurses burnt out and have low morale, report finds

PSYCHIATRIC nurses are burnt out, suffering from low morale and need more training to keep up with changes in the system, a study has found.

Psychiatric nurses burnt out and have low morale, report finds

The issue of burn-out among nurses has to be addressed specifically through better education and in-service training, according to the study by staff in the Midlands Health Board.

Morale has also been affected by criticism at national level of the manner in which the service operates, in the Inspector for Mental Hospital’s report.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

More in this section

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited